Evert Pierson Kids’ Fishing Pond Reopens

Published on Thursday, July 30 2015 10:38

The City of Boulder’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce they have reopened the Evert Pierson Kids’ Fishing Pond for public use (only for children ages 12 and under) as of last Saturday, July 25. The Boulder Fish and Game Club will restocked the pond prior to reopening.

Scott Holt, Guitar Virtuoso

Published on Thursday, July 30 2015 10:31

By Lyons Bluesologist, David McIntyre

Some of you may remember, back in the day, when we had national touring Blues acts at Oskar’s in Lyons; one of my favorites, and as I think back, one of the fans’ favorites was a relatively unknown guitarist named Scott Holt. The term “blow the place away” may have been coined at one of this guy’s raucous, loud, stinging,

Free Colorado Blue Spruce Trees

Published on Thursday, July 30 2015 10:07

Spruce up your landscape by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August. Everyone who joins the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation with a ten-dollar donation will receive ten free Colorado blue spruce trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

The trees will be shipped postpaid between October 15 and December 10, depending on the right time for planting in each member’s area. The six to twelve-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.

“Colorado blue spruce trees provide homeowners with numerous benefits,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “They can be used as an energy-saving windbreak, for privacy, as ornamental trees, and even as living Christmas trees out in the yard. They truly provide year-round beauty for any landscape.”

Reckless Abandon

Published on Thursday, July 30 2015 09:59

Berthoud’s hidden treasure, the Pioneer Courtyard at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum (224 Mountain Avenue in Berthoud), will be “rocking and rolling” on the evening of Wednesday, August 12, when the Berthoud Historical Society (BHS) hosts its first Pioneer Courtyard Concert. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

About Town with LaVern Johnson - July 30, 2015

Published on Thursday, July 30 2015 09:47

In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this column is an elected official. The opinions are hers, and do not necessarily represent those of the entire Board of Trustees.

What a weekend! The Festival was full with crowds pouring over onto the streets, alleys, etc. wherever they could squeeze in, instead of going to the Festival Parking. However, the music was great, and the town took in a fair amount of sales tax and camping/parking fees so maybe it is a trade off. A lot of Lyons residents get discounts, volunteer, work, and get free tickets to enjoy the weekend. Also, many folks enjoyed music from

What's The Future For Affordable Housing In Lyons?

Published on Thursday, July 30 2015 00:00

SHC Meeting Thursday, July 30

By Amy Reinholds

Editor’s Note: Ms. Reinholds served on the Lyons Housing Recovery Task Force from December 2013 through its end in February 2015. She is currently a member of the Lyons Human Services and Aging Commission and serves as a liaison to the special housing committee. She has lived in Lyons for eleven years and in the surrounding Lyons area since 1995.

Special Housing Committee Chair Justin Spencer canceled the meeting last Wednesday because Town Staff Liaison Cody Humphrey could not attend, and the Town Hall Annex was not available as a result. I waited on the back patio of the Barking Dog Cafe with an Americano and a laptop, hoping to meet people who didn’t know about the cancellation.

Note: Corrections have been made since information has been released - The Boulder Reservoir will be closed to all uses other than IRONMAN Boulder.

The second annual IRONMAN Boulder triathlon will take place from 4 a.m. to midnight on Sunday, Aug. 2. About 3,000 athletes, along with their friends and families, will be in Boulder this week to participate in the world’s largest IRONMAN. The triathlon route includes a 2.4-mile swim in Boulder Reservoir, 112-mile bike ride through Boulder and

Blue Dream Opens

Published on Thursday, July 23 2015 16:26

Blue Dream, a new gift store located in the Lyons Village Central Plaza on East Main Street opened last week, just in time for the arrival of the Festivarians for RockyGrass. The shop will specialize in local art, greeting cards, hemp products (T-shirts, hats, etc.), as well as glass pipes and other paraphernalia. Store manager Roderick Moreland says he also plans to carry items aimed at the many outdoor enthusiasts who live in the area, including a waterproof 110-watt speaker system that can be mounted on your kayak!

Haven For Your Home

Published on Thursday, July 23 2015 16:21

Lyons resident Laura Richardson has recently opened Haven, a home and design decorating store featuring unique antique, re-purposed furniture, lighting, clothes, accent pieces, and more. Just the right touch, that can’t be found anywhere else, no matter how hard you look. Haven is located here in Lyons behind the Upholstery Shop on Third Avenue between Main and Broadway. Store hours may vary, but generally are Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.